PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Basic
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... this first. For information on the Canon website. In this guide, explanations are available. Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540. Refer to them as necessary according to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on included...
... this first. For information on the Canon website. In this guide, explanations are available. Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are given using illustrations for PowerShot A540. Refer to them as necessary according to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on included...
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... a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. z z Computer System Requirements • Basic Guide (p. 17) • Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer • Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to Computer Connection Supplied Software Downloading Method OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows 2000 Windows Me...
... a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. z z Computer System Requirements • Basic Guide (p. 17) • Software Starter Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer • Basic Guide (p. 19) Downloading Images to Computer Connection Supplied Software Downloading Method OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows 2000 Windows Me...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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...out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is designed to this product and/or...shown grayed out. Please note that complement the basic operating procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the shooting modes in Each Shooting Mode (p. 136). Mode switch Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 * Unavailable shooting modes are collectively called memory...
...out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is designed to this product and/or...shown grayed out. Please note that complement the basic operating procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the shooting modes in Each Shooting Mode (p. 136). Mode switch Continuous Shooting PowerShot A540 PowerShot A530 * Unavailable shooting modes are collectively called memory...
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... pages are intended to instruct you read the safety precautions described below and in the safe and correct operation of the Basic Camera User Guide. Camera Body Temperature If your region before using the camera, please ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Safety Precautions... signal format to specification. z The safety precautions noted on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to yourself, other persons and equipment. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operate to the one used in your camera is...
... pages are intended to instruct you read the safety precautions described below and in the safe and correct operation of the Basic Camera User Guide. Camera Body Temperature If your region before using the camera, please ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Safety Precautions... signal format to specification. z The safety precautions noted on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to yourself, other persons and equipment. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operate to the one used in your camera is...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 79) b AF-assist Beam (p. 24) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Viewfinder Window (p. 19) f Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) i DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) j DC IN Terminal (Power input) (p. 108) k Ring* l Lens m Ring Release Button* * PowerShot A540 only 12
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 79) b AF-assist Beam (p. 24) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Viewfinder Window (p. 19) f Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) i DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) j DC IN Terminal (Power input) (p. 108) k Ring* l Lens m Ring Release Button* * PowerShot A540 only 12
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The Components Guide Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) g Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Before Using the Camera - Remove it before using the camera. 13
The Components Guide Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) g Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Before Using the Camera - Remove it before using the camera. 13
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... c Power Button (Basic Guide p. 4) d Zoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 4, 11) h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) j MENU Button (p. 23) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 8) o Button...
... c Power Button (Basic Guide p. 4) d Zoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 4, 11) h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) j MENU Button (p. 23) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 8) o Button...
PowerShot A540 / A530 Manuals Camera User Guide Advanced
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...(p. 33) Grid Lines*1 (p. 25) ISO Speed (p. 65) *2 White Balance (p. 55) Drive Mode (p. 34, 37) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 8) Auto Rotate (p. 67) zRec*1 Movie Recording (p. 39) Shooting Mode *2 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) *1 *1*2 *1 (p. 39) *2 *2 (p. 44 - 47) *1 Create Folder (p. 68) ...(p. 46, 47) ··· *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 54) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 AF Lock (p. 50) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 17) For PowerShot A530, when is displayed, the shutter speed will also display. *1 Appears even if ...
...(p. 33) Grid Lines*1 (p. 25) ISO Speed (p. 65) *2 White Balance (p. 55) Drive Mode (p. 34, 37) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 8) Auto Rotate (p. 67) zRec*1 Movie Recording (p. 39) Shooting Mode *2 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) *1 *1*2 *1 (p. 39) *2 *2 (p. 44 - 47) *1 Create Folder (p. 68) ...(p. 46, 47) ··· *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 54) *1 Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) *1 Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 AF Lock (p. 50) (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 17) For PowerShot A530, when is displayed, the shutter speed will also display. *1 Appears even if ...
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...) My Colors (p. 58) *3 *3 ··· ISO Speed (p. 65) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Shooting Mode Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) (p. 39) *1 *1 (p. 44 - 47) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) Metering Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 32) *1 PowerShot A540 only *2 PowerShot A530 only *3 Appears with images taken in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images.
...) My Colors (p. 58) *3 *3 ··· ISO Speed (p. 65) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 66) Shooting Mode Manual Focus (p. 51) *1 (Basic Guide p. 5 - 7) (p. 43) (p. 39) *1 *1 (p. 44 - 47) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) Metering Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 32) *1 PowerShot A540 only *2 PowerShot A530 only *3 Appears with images taken in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images.
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...*/Off Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual (PowerShot A540 only) Red-Eye On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* ([On] in standard movie mode) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 49 p. 65 Basic Guide p. 8 p. 51 - Menu List FUNC. Menu...
...*/Off Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual (PowerShot A540 only) Red-Eye On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* ([On] in standard movie mode) Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold Save Original On/Off* 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 49 p. 65 Basic Guide p. 8 p. 51 - Menu List FUNC. Menu...
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... not the camera automatically powers down after a set to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 4). Set up Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 3 Format p. 30 26 Adjusts the volume of the selftimer sound played 2 sec. Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of...
... not the camera automatically powers down after a set to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 4). Set up Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Date/Time Basic Guide p. 3 Format p. 30 26 Adjusts the volume of the selftimer sound played 2 sec. Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of...
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...turned off, to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 67 Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto]. 27 Language Basic Guide p. 3 Video System NTSC*/ ...PAL p. 88 Print Method Auto*/ See below*1. Basic Operations Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 70 Auto Reset Create Folder Create New ...
...turned off, to print using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP710/CP510. Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 67 Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto]. 27 Language Basic Guide p. 3 Video System NTSC*/ ...PAL p. 88 Print Method Auto*/ See below*1. Basic Operations Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 70 Auto Reset Create Folder Create New ...
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... the LCD monitor and press the button. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Shooting Still image Movie 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent...
... the LCD monitor and press the button. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Shooting Still image Movie 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent...
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Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Still image 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Movie Still image 62
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) Still image 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Movie Still image 62
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z Do not set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for a memory card with transfer settings set to [Off]. The settings used on how to transfer images to [On] at the same time. - The icon ... printed twice. z Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 35) print out even when [Date] is set the date in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 3). Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can be set by your computer. z The Date and File No. z Dates print in the style specified in the...
z Do not set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for a memory card with transfer settings set to [Off]. The settings used on how to transfer images to [On] at the same time. - The icon ... printed twice. z Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 35) print out even when [Date] is set the date in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 3). Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can be set by your computer. z The Date and File No. z Dates print in the style specified in the...
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... is no malfunction. There is open. message appears. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Batteries are not the right type. Insufficient battery voltage ("Change... the batteries" message displays). z Wipe the battery terminals with 2 unused or fully charged batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). z The camera's orientation mechanism is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). The SD memory card's write z When recording to "Write or formatting the memory card, ...
... is no malfunction. There is open. message appears. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Batteries are not the right type. Insufficient battery voltage ("Change... the batteries" message displays). z Wipe the battery terminals with 2 unused or fully charged batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). z The camera's orientation mechanism is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). The SD memory card's write z When recording to "Write or formatting the memory card, ...
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z When the flash is charged, the indicator will not record. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z Format the memory card (p. 30). Image Seen in the monitor when taking close-up viewfinder. displayed on the recorded lightened the image image. Shooting...switch is no effect on the LCD monitor to make space. Shooting is write protected. SD memory card is now possible (p. 20). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use the LCD than is full. Memory card is seen in Viewfinder vs. shots (p. 15). 91 Noise displays./Subject's ...
z When the flash is charged, the indicator will not record. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z Format the memory card (p. 30). Image Seen in the monitor when taking close-up viewfinder. displayed on the recorded lightened the image image. Shooting...switch is no effect on the LCD monitor to make space. Shooting is write protected. SD memory card is now possible (p. 20). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use the LCD than is full. Memory card is seen in Viewfinder vs. shots (p. 15). 91 Noise displays./Subject's ...
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...). Subject is out of focus. manual focus to activate it is difficult for flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 8). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 65). 92 AF-assist Beam is pressed and allows the camera to assist focusing. Insufficient light for 2 seconds...
...). Subject is out of focus. manual focus to activate it is difficult for flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 8). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 65). 92 AF-assist Beam is pressed and allows the camera to assist focusing. Insufficient light for 2 seconds...
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... an ISO speed as possible (p. 65). z In and modes in the aperture-priority AE mode*. * PowerShot A540 only Troubleshooting 93 Light from the flash has z This is being reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 8). Subject is constitute a malfunction. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is ... the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. * PowerShot A540 only White dots appear on . Image contains noise. This is too close, making z Shoot within correct shooting the flash too strong...
... an ISO speed as possible (p. 65). z In and modes in the aperture-priority AE mode*. * PowerShot A540 only Troubleshooting 93 Light from the flash has z This is being reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 8). Subject is constitute a malfunction. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is ... the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. * PowerShot A540 only White dots appear on . Image contains noise. This is too close, making z Shoot within correct shooting the flash too strong...
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...memory card formatted in in dark areas. Light is reflected back from z Use the (red-eye reduction) the eyes when the flash is mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Try asking them to look directly at the red- z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory ... effective, the subject must be obtained by increasing the lighting in order to the subject. The shutter will not retract. then back off (Basic Guide p. 1). 94 Lens will not activate for approximately 1 second after you save all its images to memory card takes a long time. For...
...memory card formatted in in dark areas. Light is reflected back from z Use the (red-eye reduction) the eyes when the flash is mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Try asking them to look directly at the red- z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory ... effective, the subject must be obtained by increasing the lighting in order to the subject. The shutter will not retract. then back off (Basic Guide p. 1). 94 Lens will not activate for approximately 1 second after you save all its images to memory card takes a long time. For...